What is the answer to the WSJ Crossword clue "Basketball net holder" from September 20, 2026?

Crossword clue

“Basketball net holder”

This clue appeared as 8-Down in the WSJ Crossword on Sunday, September 20, 2026. The answer has 3 letters.

Answer · 3 lettersFirst appearance

RIM

Letters3

Starts withR

Ends withM

Vowels1

Where this clue has appeared

WSJ Crossword
Sep 20, 20263 letters→

About this clue

The clue “Basketball net holder” ran in the WSJ Crossword on September 20, 2026 as 8-Down. Its answer is a 3-letter word that starts with R and ends with M.

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FAQ

What is the answer to the “Basketball net holder” clue?+

The answer is RIM (3 letters), from the WSJ Crossword of September 20, 2026.

Where has this clue appeared?+

We have seen it 1 time in the WSJ Crossword.

How do I find other WSJ Crossword answers?+

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